A WORRYING report by the British Heart Foundation says that the number of obese six-year-old children has doubled in10 years. Lack of exercise and poor diets are the main causes. Overweight children are more likely to suffer from serious illness in later
IT is (thankfully) illegal for someone to distribute mass leaflets inciting racial hatred. It should be, likewise, for someone to flood the people of Scotland with leaflets inciting anti-gay prejudice. The Scottish Parliament, elected by the people, is
EU officials who have been investigating honey announced their findings. Their conclusion is: "It's a natural, sweet substance produced by bees." Brilliant! I wonder how much time and money has been wasted on finding out what a small child could have
WE didn't realise what a problem we had when we decided to buy a new lounge suite. Our town used to have about five furniture shops to choose from, Now, with the closing of the Co-op 'Living,' we have no large shops. The only alternative is out-of-town
ON May 2 1999, a teenager went swimming with friends in a lake formed by quarry workings. Some four hours later emergency services recovered a body from the chilly waters. He had been fit enough to gain unauthorised access to this fenced-off area and
STUDENTS returning to college today were warned to be on their guard for a mugger who has been targeting teenagers at knifepoint. Police said the attacker has threatened several youngsters at and forced them to hand over cash and bank cards. And they
BLACKBURN boss Graeme Souness today insisted Damien Johnson is not for sale despite interest from a number of Rovers' First Division rivals. Since Souness took over at Ewood three months ago a host of clubs have inquired about the availability of the
A father died after being found collapsed at his in-law's home in Langfield, Worsthorne, at 10.10am yesterday.. Paul Douglas, 22, his wife Emma and their baby travelled from their Cheshire home and were visiting Emma's parents when he was found collapsed
DANIELLE Patchet was crowned rose queen in a service at St Anne and St Elizabeth Church, Padiham. Danielle, 11, of Altham, a pupil at St Augustine's High School, Billington, took over from retiring queen Michaela Dunbar, of Padiham, who attends St Christopher's
A 28-YEAR-OLD woman was indecently assaulted while walking through Burnley town centre in the early hours of Saturday. Police said the woman, who lives in the Manchester Road area of town, got out of a taxi on Church Street at 3.30am and walked along
WEATHER conditions slashed attendances at one of Burnley's biggest crowd-pullers for the second successive year. Although rain held off for Burnley Classic Car Show at Towneley, uncertain conditions and heavy rainfall the previous day took its toll. Despite
HOME produce retailers in Colne are looking for a new home after being told they can no longer use the Asda store for their popular monthly Farmers' Market. The markets have been staged in the outer foyer of the store over the last weekend of the month
A YOUNG dancer today told how she feared she would never perform again after falling off the roof of a McDonald's restaurant. Jolene Foley, 20, spent more than two weeks in hospital after fracturing her ankle in five places following the accident on Sunday
Thursday, June 8 Blackburn: To 9pm: Peels, 4 Railway Road. To 8pm: Johnston Pharmacy, 50-52 Johnston Street. To 7.30pm: Aston Pharmacy, 95 Accrington Road; To 6.30pm: Donald Wood Ltd, 53 Fishmoor Drive; Healthbook Ltd, Audley Shopping Centre, Audley Range
Friday, June 9 Blackburn: To 9pm: Peels, 4 & 6 Railway Road; Cohen, 63 Whalley Range. To 8pm: Johnston Pharmacy, 50-52 Johnston Street. To 7.30pm: Aston Pharmacy, 95 Accrington Road. To 7pm: Arthur Haworth, 314 Bolton Road; The Pharmacy, Oakenhurst
MORE than 40 classic cars took to the roads of the Ribble Valley for the ninth annual Fellsman Classic Tour. Based on the route taken by the car rallies of days gone by, the cars started in Waddington, taking a circular route around the Ribble Valley,
A NO pets policy could be adopted in sheltered housing schemes across the Ribble Valley after tenants voted overwhelmingly against allowing cats and dogs in. A secret ballot of more than 150 tenants at Park House, Towneley House, Showley Court, Vale House
A FIRM which helps businesses steer their way through the legislation minefield has teamed up with the Lancashire Evening Telegraph. First Business Support, based in Rawtenstall, is the new sponsor of our business and industry section. The firm specialises
A NEW business venture is offering roast on the run! The long-established Exchange Coffee Company has launched a novel mobile cappuccino dispensing vehicle with the help of an innovation grant from Blackburn with Darwen Council. The Caffeine Rush vehicle
LOCALLY-owned companies hold the key to future job prospects for East Lancashire employees, according to a major survey. Fewer firms owned outside the region said they expected to expand their workforce in the next 12 months compared to East Lancashire-owned
A PATIENT who was told in February that he needed urgent treatment on a blood clot arrived for an appointment three months later to be told he will have to face a further delay -- because a hospital machine has broken down. Thousands of patients in East
YOUNG people have the chance to join a trip to Glastonbury, including three days at the festival in June. Lancashire County Council's Youth and Community Service is organising the trip, which will take in the historic city, Stonehenge, a Saxon hamlet
FILM boss Gary Smith has revealed why he pulled out of the All Saints movie Honest, which has been slated by critics and pulled from many cinemas. Former QEGS pupil Gary withdrew his firm's backing for the film last year and director and former Eurythmics
ONLY one over was bowled at Windsor Park over the weekend as Chorley were twice frustrated by the rain. After a delayed start to Saturday's Northern Premier League match against Preston, Chorley had made two without loss when heavy rain set in to make
PRESTON North End manager David Moyes has been linked with the managerial vacancy at Leicester City following Martin O'Neil's move to Celtic. And Foxes chairman John Elsom has admitted: "Most of the leading names seen in the press are likely to be interviewed
CHERRY Tree professional Naeem Ashraf secured his side's place at the top of the Jennings Ribblesdale League with a match winning performance yesterday. He took five wickets for just 37 runs as Read were restricted to 91-9. The pro then scored 36 of his
DUCATI boss Davide Tardozzi paid the ultimate tribute to Carl Fogarty's stand-in Troy Bayliss after the manufacturer's first World Superbike win of the season. Bayliss won the first race at Hockenheim yesterday to record his own first world championship
LANCASHIRE'S reputation as the kings of one day cricket suffered another blow yesterday as they were convincingly beaten by Northants in the Norwich Union National League. The seven wicket defeat was Lightning's second in a week following their Benson
PAUL Strang has described his return to the Zimbabwe Test squad as a "bitter sweet experience". The Haslingden professional has settled into his first season at Bentgate but will leave after next weekend to team up with his international colleagues for
Blackburn Breast Care Support Group meet Beardwood Hospital, Preston New Road, Blackburn, 7pm-9pm. Visualisation and Relaxation with Dorothy Hindley, SEN. Folk Club with "Good Citizen," Coal Clough Pub, Coal Clough Lane, Burnley, 9pm. Blackburn and District
HEALTH service summit was being held in Downing Street today as Prime Minister Tony Blair returned to work after two weeks' paternity leave. The news will not have impressed Charles Collins, of Blackburn, who was told in February that he needed urgent
THE Mencap Holiday Service needs volunteers to support people with a learning disability on holidays throughout England and North Wales. All we ask is that you have a genuine interest in supporting people with a learning disability to have fun. This means
JOHN Prescott describes his party as fighting for a better chance for the majority, in contrast to defending the privilege of the few. This must not mean maintaining the (multiple) disadvantage of the (other) minority. For majorities and minorities are
COUNCILLOR Dave Smith (Letters, May 26) is letting his imagination run riot. What is the point of comparing Blackburn with Darwen's Council Tax with average bills in Lancashire. They're like chalk and cheese. He should liken it to those of other unitary
MILLIONS of pounds worth of damage was caused after heavy rain and floods forced people from their homes and businesses in Todmorden yesterday. Police and fire crews were inundated with calls as the deluge also struck Burnley, Pendle and Rossendale early
BURNLEY FC defender Chris Brass married Colne hairdresser Kim Derbyshire. The couple, both 24, were married at Colne Parish Church. The two best men were Chris's brother, William Brass and his cousin Paul Kent. Chief bridesmaid was the bride's sister
RESIDENTS in Burnley have vowed to fight on to make their area a Mac Free Zone. Householders on the new Merton Park development at Trafalgar are furious over Burnley Council's decision to grant planning permission for a £1million drive-through McDonald's
A DRUNKARD "out to take any money he could" from a Burnley service station is behind bars for 12 months. Burnley Crown Court heard how Terence Maughan, 23, was captured on video trying to open the cash drawer at Texaco on Colne Road, and told the cashier
MILLIONS of pounds worth of damage was caused after heavy rain and floods forced people from their homes and businesses in Todmorden yesterday. Police and fire crews were inundated with calls as the deluge also struck Burnley, Pendle and Rossendale early
ONLY a few hours separated Burnley from disaster on this day 37 years ago -- when the roof of the town's New Empress Ballroom came crashing down on the the dance floor. For only a short time before, more than 100 elderly couples had been dancing the "
PRIVATISED North West Water -- responsible for Britain's dirtiest beaches -- announced a 71 per cent increase in profits to £75million, but customers were facing even higher rates to pay for environmental clean-ups. Burnley MP Peter Pike said the public
THE top judge in East Lancashire called for the legalisation of hard drugs like heroin and cocaine. Judge Ian Webster, 70, fired a broadside at the social evil behind most crime as he retired as Honorary Recorder of Burnley. But he said any legalisation
YOUNGSTERS who have set fire to a derelict mill every day for the past fortnight have been warned of grim consequences. Fire crews and police have been called to the mill, in Richmond Hill Street, at least once a day for the past fortnight to extinguish
A MAN who owes his life to a wartime soldier who rescued him from a reservoir as a child more than 50 years ago is to use his experience in a bid to stop children swimming in lakes this summer. Rod Garrett, 58, of Great Harwood, will hand out leaflets
Wednesday, June 7 Blackburn: To 9pm: Peels, 4 & 6 Railway Road; The Surgery (Chiropody), 132 Lammack Road; Cohen, 63 Whalley Range. To 8pm: Johnston Pharmacy, 50-52 Johnston Street. To 7.30pm: Aston Pharmacy, 95 Accrington Road. To 7pm: Arthur Haworth
Monday, June 5 Blackburn: To 9pm: Peels Chemist, 4 & 6 Railway Road; Cohen, 63 Whalley Range. To 8pm: Johnston Pharmacy, 50-52 Johnston Street; To 7.30pm: Aston Pharmacy, 95 Accrington Road. To 7pm: Arthur Haworth, 314 Bolton Road; The Pharmacy, Oakenhurst
Tuesday, June 6 Blackburn: To 9pm: Peels, 4 & 6 Railway Road; Cohen, 63 Whalley Range. To 8pm: Johnston Pharmacy, 50-52 Johnston Street. To 7.30pm: Aston Pharmacy. 95 Accrington Road. To 7pm: The Pharmacy, Oakenhurst Road; Geloo Bros, Cleaver Street
THE family of a woman who suffered potentially fatal facial injuries when she was kicked by a horse have spoken of her ordeal, saying they feared she would die. Horse fanatic Hazel Gallagher, 35, was taken to the Royal Preston Hospital by air ambulance
A MAJOR clean-up continued today after two nights of torrential rain created havoc. Roads throughout the Ribble Valley were declared impassable by police and Environment Agency workers after two nights of downpours. Rivers burst their banks and sports
IAN Wright's future at Turf Moor was today shrouded in fresh mystery after reports that he will announce his retirement from football at the end of this week. The former England and Arsenal striker is said to make the confession on the Jerry Springer
A SEMINAR on how firms can make sure their secrets are safe is being staged tomorrow. The event, at Turf Moor starting at 9am, will look at steps which can be taken to protect information they hold from computer failure, viruses or hackers. The breakfast
A FORMER fire chief was due to appear in court today charged with rape and serious sex offences. George David Heyes, 44, of Bamburgh Close, Radcliffe, has been accused of two rapes and three indecent assaults. The charges were brought following an investigation
LANCASHIRE County Council has agreed to re-build a bridge which was damaged earlier this year, when a horse fell through it and had to be rescued by firemen. The bridge in Holme Street, Stacksteads, thought to be around 130 years old, leads to Bacup Cemetery
BUSY family man Steven Barker still finds time to help neighbours in need. And the assistance readily given to pensioner Ivy Coade of Sowclough Road, Bacup, by Steven made him Rossendale's Local Hero in a competition run by Rawtenstall's Asda store. Ivy
A BIRTHDAY party was put on for a very special one-year-old -- the North West air ambulance. Since the life-saving helicopter began work a year ago, it has flown 518 missions to bring injured people to safety. It can fly paramedics to patients and take
STUDENTS returning to college today were warned to be on their guard for a mugger who has been targeting teenagers at knifepoint. Police said the attacker has threatened several youngsters at and forced them to hand over cash and bank cards. And they
A BLACKBURN man who re-offended around a month after being released from a jail term has been recalled to prison by the Home Office. Sardar Singh was previously sentenced to two years and three months for five indecent assaults and four common assaults
SHARON James stole her ex-partner's benefit cheques in revenge for domestic violence, a court was told. Blackburn magistrates heard that James obtained £698 and spent most of it to treat herself for the first time in many years, but since the offence
JOHN Holden's dreams of becoming TT sidecar champion have been shattered by a disastrous accident involving his passenger. The Whalley rider was just minutes into the sidecar A race when Rod Pearce fell off the back of their machine at Ballaugh Bridge
BACUP professional Adam Dale inspired his side to a stunning seven-wicket win over table-toppers Colne yesterday as the weather again wreaked havoc in the Transco Lancashire League. With four of the seven games affected by the rain, Bacup dodged the showers
